INSTRUCTIONS n-ABLER PRO

n-ABLER PRO

Product Description The n-ABLER Pro joystick is specifically the wrist, and the unit can also be configured designed for users with limited for ‘left-handed’ operation. A large, integrated, hand control, motor skill difficulties, poor hand/palm rest makes work posture more hand-eye-coordination, limited manual relaxed, reducing strain and tension. dexterity, involuntary muscle spasms and The n-ABLER Pro joystick is particularly suitable hand or wrist tremors. for all age groups with motor skill difficulties The n-ABLER Pro joystick is a computer mouse and for those whose work requires long periods emulator but, with fingertip control requiring at the computer. The ‘Anti-Tremor’ facility is only minimal hand movement, reduces wrist and invaluable for anyone suffering with tremors or elbow fatigue. The symmetrical design allows involuntary muscle spasms and for older people users to work with either hand without angling with movement impairment. Features

• Rugged construction and ergonomic design

• Large footprint for maximum stability

• Symmetrical design allowing use with either hand

• Integral wrist support to minimise fatigue

• Light touch joystick for easy navigation

• All buttons have white legends on black backgrounds for easy identification of functions

• Switchable left and right click buttons

• Anti-tremor button (with three settings to compensate for the degree of tremor) to improve control.

• Double click and latching drag lock buttons

• Pan Button to allow easy navigation of documents

• Audible (switchable to mute) and visual warnings indicating selection or change of function

• Cursor speed control

• Auto detecting PS2 and USB protocols

• Easy ‘plug and play’ installation (no additional drivers required)

• PC and Mac compatible

• Soft ball and T-Bar handles included for alternative joystick grips n-ABLER PRO

n-ABLER PRO

Compatibility

The n-ABLER PRO works with PS/2 and USB compatible . This includes the majority of Personal Computers (PCs) and Apple computers. PS/2 sockets are circular with 6 pins, whereas USB connectors are rectangular with 4 pins.

Installation

Ensure your computer is fully turned-off and not just in sleep mode. Locate the relevant socket (PS/2 or USB) on your computer and plug in your n-ABLER PRO. Make sure the connector is correctly orientated. Do not force the connector into its socket as you may bend the pins. If you are using the PS/2 socket on your computer you will need the adaptor plug supplied with your n-ABLER PRO. When you switch on the computer your n-ABLER PRO automatically configures itself to either PS/2 or USB operation. Once you bootup the computer the n-ABLER PRO is ready to use. There are no driver files to be loaded-the computer’s resident drivers are used to help simplify installation. Move the joystick briefly to ensure the cursor responds to movement. Getting Started

Refer to Figure 1 for an introduction to the various buttons and features of your n-ABLER PRO.

LED The LED is used to show which features are active: Pan Button Green Drag Lock off Red Drag Lock on For ease of navigation around documents. Orange Anti-Tremor on Press the button once to activate, press Flashes Green See Learn Mode the button again to de-activate Flashes Red See Learn Mode B Left Performs exactly the same function as a mouse ‘left click’ Double Click and Anti-Tremor Button Double Click: To activate Double Click press the button briefly.

If you have decided to have the buzzer on (see Additional Features and Learn Mode) it emits a ‘beep, beep’ to indicate the double click has taken place.

Anti-Tremor: Three settings are available to compensate for the degree of user tremor. To activate Anti-Tremor mode press, and hold, the button. The LED turns orange and the unit emits a single ‘beep’ indicating the Anti-Tremor mode is set at the lowest degree of compensation. To increase the level of compensation press and hold the button n-ABLER PRO again until it emits ‘beep’, ‘beep’ indicating intermediate level. Press and hold the button again until it emits ‘beep’, ‘beep’, ‘beep’ indicating the highest degree of compensation. Pressing and holding the button again turns off the Anti-Tremor mode denoted by a falling Figure 1 warbling tone and the Orange LED going off. Note the anti-tremor setting you have selected is automatically retained in the memory and recalled after loss of power (e.g. if the computer is turned off) n-ABLER PRO

Speed Control (see Figure 2) Right Mouse Button This button allows the cursor speed to be Performs exactly the same function changed to suit your personal preference. Press as a mouse ‘right click’ the button briefly to reduce the speed. There are four speed settings to choose from. Once Cursor Control you reach the slowest speed pressing the button again will return you to the fastest speed. Moving the joystick in the direction you wish the cursor to move moves the cursor. If the buzzer is on it emits a single ‘beep’ for the slowest setting rising to four ‘beeps’ for the The cursor speed setting (see figure 2) fastest setting. affects the relationship between joystick movement and cursor speed. Note the speed setting you have chosen is automatically retained in your n-ABLER PRO’s memory and recalled after loss of power (e.g. if Drag Lock Button the computer is turned off). When dragging an object on the screen it can sometimes be difficult moving the cursor whilst keeping the Left Button depressed. To overcome this difficulty your n-ABLER PRO has a Drag Lock Button. Simply press this button to perform the ‘dragging’ operation. When you have finished press any button to cancel.

If the buzzer is on it emits an ascending two-tone beep as the Drag Lock is turned on and a descending two-tone beep as it is turned off. Whilst the Drag Lock is on the LED turns red to give you a visual indication that Drag Lock is in operation. Figure 2 Learn Mode Step 1 -Orientate 4

your n-ABLER PRO n-ABLER PRO n-ABLER Begin with your n-ABLER PRO unit in the intended operating position (1,2,3 or 4 as shown in Figure 3). Step 2 - Put your n-ABLER PRO n-ABLER PRO into Learn Mode 2 n-ABLER PRO 3 Press the Speed Control button at the rear of the unit until you hear a ‘warbling beep’ which indicates your n-ABLER PRO is in Learn Mode. n-ABLER PRO The LED flashes green. Step 3 - Tell your 1 Figure 3 n-ABLER PRO which way is up Move the joystick in the direction you Step 5 - Select which Button want the cursor to move ‘up’. There will be is to be Left Click no immediate cursor movement but when If you would like the Left Mouse Button to be your n-ABLER PRO has understood your Left Click, press it. Otherwise press the Right instruction it emits a single beep and the Mouse Button. cursor moves in the direction you want Your n-ABLER PRO emits a ‘warbling beep’ to Your n-ABLER PRO can be used in any of indicate you are now leaving Learn Mode. the positions shown in Figure 3. The default setting is with the computer lead farthest Your personal settings are stored in your from you. This, together with the option to n-ABLER PRO’s memory and will be retrieved mount your n-ABLER PRO on a bracket, allows each time the computer is powered-up. it to be mounted in many different ways. You can quit Learn Mode at any stage by Step 4 -Enable or Disable the Buzzer pressing the Speed Control Button until a If you want the buzzer on press the Left Mouse ‘warbling beep’ is heard and the LED returns Button once. If you want the buzzer off press to a steady green colour. Any new sttings you the Right Mouse Button. made will not be saved.

Your n-ABLER PRO emits a single beep to If you make a mistake simply return to acknowledge your selection (irrespective of Learn Mode by beginning at Step 1 and whether the buzzer will be ‘on’ or ‘off’). repeat the procedure. The buzzer gives you an audible indication as you turn some of the features on and off. The If you are left handed, or wish to use your default setting is ‘on’. If you like to work in a n-ABLER PRO ‘upside-down’, you may wish to quiet environment you may wish to turn the swap the Left and Right buttons around. buzzer off. Learn Mode B

Programming the Sockets on your n-ABLER PRO

Two sockets are provided at the rear of the unit to allow external Switches to be connected. These sockets work simultaneously with the n-ABLER PRO’s own buttons. By default, the socket adjacent to the Left Mouse Button performs the same function as the Left Mouse Button and the socket adjacent to the Right Mouse Button performs the same function as the Right Mouse Button. The sockets can be re-programmed at any time to access any of the buttons INCLUDING THE SPEED CONTROL BUTTON using the following procedure:

Step 1 - Put your n-ABLER PRO Your n-ABLER PRO emits a ‘warbling beep’ to into Learn Mode B acknowledge your selection and to indicate Press the Speed Control button at the rear that you are leaving Learn Mode B. of the unit together with the Left Mouse Your personal settings are stored in your Button and keep them pressed for at least n-ABLER PRO’s memory and will be retrieved one second. As the unit enters Learn Mode each time the computer is powered up. B you will hear a ‘warbling beep’ and the LED flashes red. You can quit Learn Mode B at any stage by pressing the Speed Control Button until a Step 2 - Press the button you would like ‘warbling beep’ is heard and the LED returns the Left Socket to function as to a steady green colour. Any new settings For example, if you want the Left Socket to you made will not be saved. function as Double Click, press the double- If you make a mistake simply return to Learn click / anti tremor) button once. Mode B by beginning at Step 1 and repeat Your n-ABLER PRO emits a single beep to the procedure. acknowledge your selection.. Step 3 - Press the button you would like the Right Socket to function as For example, if you want the Right Socket to function as Speed Control, press the red Speed Control button (at the rear of the unit) once.

Maintenance

The ‘n-ABLER PRO’ has no user serviceable parts. If repair is necessary the unit should be returned to Pretorian Ltd or an authorized distributor. Warranty

The ‘n-ABLER PRO’ is warranted for 24 months from the date of purchase against defects in manufacture, or component failure. The unit is designed for use in domestic, educational, commercial and light industrial applications. Use outside these areas will invalidate the warranty. Unauthorised repair or modification, mechanical abuse, immersion in any liquid and connection to any equipment other than a host computer will invalidate the warranty.

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